Thurmond Rally Praises Defense and Budget Plan
Sen Strom Thurmond spoke to about 650 supporters at a Friday night barbecue praising a strong national defense and a balanced budget. He warned of internal and external threats, urged Congress to mandate balancing, and stressed presidential and Supreme Court stakes ahead of the November election against Melvin Purvis Jr and Stephen Davis.
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Heath Promises Sheriff Platform in Aiken County Speech
Heath outlines a platform for sheriff including committees metro units and response teams to improve law enforcement in Aiken County. He pledges a zero based budget personnel upgrades standardized procedures a centralized records system and greater cooperation with state and federal agencies. He aims rural focus drug enforcement school programs community oversight boards and a more accessible sheriff to citizens. Heath, a former chief of detectives, faces incumbent Ralph Gunnells in the November 6 general election.
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Windsor and nearby towns plan council meetings
Salley and New Ellenton officials will hold regular meetings tonight at their town halls. New Ellenton deliberates at 7 p.m. and Salley at 7 30. Windsor council meets tomorrow at 7 30 at Mount Beulah Road town hall to discuss the Windsor centennial planned for April next year.
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Taylor Says Energies Would Favor The NPR
Republican candidate Taylor argues SRP reactor would boost regional jobs and economy if elected to Congress. He cites SRP employment near 10,000 with ripple 15,000 local jobs and warns loss of SRP could harm living standards. Taylor criticizes Derrick for deals and pledges to push SRP concerns to Washington if elected.
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